Star who left Sporting for peanuts scores v Rennes (4-2), on fire | OneFootball

Lyon, managed by Paulo Fonseca, hosted and beat Rennes 4-2, and took advantage of Lille’s draw in this round to climb onto the French league podium and, in doing so, head into the final two matchdays in a direct qualification spot for the 2026/27 Champions League. Afonso Moreira stood out and scored a goal.

However, they saw the visiting side go ahead through a goal from Moussa Al-Tamari as early as the 6th minute.

The response came before the end of the first half, when Roman Yaremchuk, in the 37th minute, and Corentin Tolisso, from the penalty spot, in the 42nd, completed the turnaround for Paulo Fonseca’s side before the break.

Right at the start of the second half, Rennes struck again. In the 48th minute, Estéban Lepaul, who had assisted the opening goal, made it 2-2. However, les gones’ response came from the boots of Afonso Moreira, the former Sporting player, who scored his eighth goal of the season and made it 3-2 for the home side. The winger, signed from Sporting for just two million euros, is enjoying a remarkable season in France.

So, with six points still left to play for, Lyon now depend only on themselves. As things stand, they will face Toulouse, currently 10th, and Lens, currently 2nd, in the final two matchdays, and could seal their place among the Champions League elite.

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